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Restoration Ecologist

Utah Channel 3 · Raleigh, NC · 2 wk ago
Information Technology$90k–$110k/yrFull-time

Role and Responsibilities

Conduct ecological field studies, watershed assessments, and biological monitoring and reporting.

Serve as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead on projects.

Lead/participate in technical meetings with internal and external team members, clients, permitting agencies, owners, and community stakeholders to review project updates, activities, and deliverables.

Lead/support clear, comprehensive deliverables (reports, plans, drawings, specifications, & cost estimates).

Review deliverables for regulatory compliance, participate in regulatory permitting processes.

Support business development and proposal preparation.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

  • Project management experience.
  • Knowledgeable in ecological data collection and assessment of inland/coastal wetland systems, piedmont and coastal riverine systems, and Southeastern flora and fauna.
  • Understanding of ecological design principles (wetland, streams, living shorelines, nature-based solutions, green infrastructure).
  • Familiarity with restoration design including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Knowledge and experience with federal and state regulatory permitting.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS and proficient in Microsoft 365.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently or collaboratively.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

  • SER restoration recovery wheel standards, SITES, Living Buildings Ecology of Place petal, and WELL.
  • Broader southeastern ecosystems of Ridge and Valley, Mississippi Coastal Plain, Gulf, Appalachian Plateau.
  • Community engagement (e.g. representing firm/projects at public meetings, participation in design/planning workshops).
  • Business development and proposal preparation.

Education

  • MS or PhD preferred in ecology (Restoration Ecology, Ecology, Biology, Wildlife Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, etc.).

Years of Relevant Experience

  • 7 + years of relevant experience.

Professional Registration

  • Relevant certification or ability to obtain within six months is a plus (e.g., Professional Ecologist, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner, Professional Wetland Scientist).

Pay

  • $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Location

  • Raleigh, NC or Charleston, SC

To Apply

Provide Cover Letter, Resume, and Work Sample as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 10 MB). Please note that the work sample should demonstrate ecological assessments and/or writing skills. Applications without these components will not be considered.

About the Role

Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance oriented, and values led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.

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